Arrest made following drugs warrant in Shrewsbury
A 29-year-old man was arrested today by police carrying out a drugs search warrant at a house in Harlescott, Shrewsbury.
Around 15 officers, together with a police search dog, were involved in executing the warrant at an address in Worcester road, Harlescott at around 9.45am.
Sergeant Julie Shephard said: "The warrant was carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act. A substance was seized and a man arrested on suspicion of being in possession of cannabis, a Class B controlled drug.
"He was taken into custody at Shrewsbury police station for questioning."
She said today's initiative was the latest in a series of similar actions conducted recently by police in and around Shrewsbury.
"We are having continued successes in combating drug issues in the area and urge people to notify us if they suspect illegal drug activity in their local community.
"Information can be given in confidence by calling Shrewsbury police station on 101 or by contacting the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."
